How To Fix CONV173 - Incorrect program in RFC destination in CONVERTER-HTTP_DEST

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONV - Messages in Connection with the Converter

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Incorrect program in RFC destination in CONVERTER-HTTP_DEST

What causes this issue?

The entered <DS:DE.HTTP_DESTINATION>RFC Destination</> is valid and
accessible, but the program installed there is not <ZH>saphttp</> nor
<ZH>saphttp.exe</>.
The following entries could have caused the problem:
You entered an incorrect RFC destination in Customizing.
The RFC destination is linked to the wrong RFC server.

How to fix this error?

Carry out the work step: <DS:SIMG.V_CONVERTER>Maintain Converter</>
If the server is to be started using <ZH>ConvUtil</>, you do <ZH>not</>
need to make an entry here.
In the field <LS>HTTP Destination</> enter an RFC destination where the
program <ZH>saphttp</> or <ZH>saphttp.exe</> can be reached.
Set the <DS:DE.CONVERTER_STATUS>Status of the Conversion Server</> to
<LS>Ready for Conversion</>.
For the <DS:DE.CONVERTER_MESSAGE_NUMBER>Error Number for Conversion</>
choose <LS>000 No Error Occurred</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONV173 - Incorrect program in RFC destination in CONVERTER-HTTP_DEST ?

  The SAP error message CONV173 indicates that there is an issue with the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination configuration in the context of an HTTP destination. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find or execute the correct program associated with the specified RFC destination.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be correctly configured, leading to the system being unable to locate the appropriate program.
  Missing or Incorrect Program: The program that is supposed to be executed via the RFC destination may be missing, incorrectly named, or not properly registered in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the program.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the target system defined in the RFC destination.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the program is in a different transport layer or client, it may not be accessible.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and verify the configuration of the RFC destination.
  Ensure that the target system is correctly defined, and the connection type is appropriate (e.g., TCP/IP).
  
  
  
  Verify Program Availability:
  
  Ensure that the program you are trying to call exists in the target system and is correctly named.
  Check if the program is active and has been transported correctly to the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account used for the RFC connection has the necessary authorizations to execute the program.
  You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after an error occurs.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  Use the Connection Test feature in transaction SM59 to verify that the RFC destination can connect to the target system without issues.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  Ensure that there are no firewall or network issues preventing communication between the SAP systems.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP Notes and documentation related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SM21: System Log
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider checking the SAP Community forums for discussions related to the CONV173 error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the CONV173 error in your SAP system.